OBS Chapter 230 Cocoon
Chapter 230 Cocoon
In the spacious practice room, a person in the mirror supports themselves with one hand on the ground.
The rousing music abruptly stopped, followed by heavy breathing that echoed through the silent space.
Jia Lai stared at his reflection in the mirror.
The shoulder blades below the collarbone are clearly visible, and the spine is taut in a smooth arc.
Sweat accumulated at the ends of his hair slid down his cheeks and meandered down the thin skin that had quietly grown on the back of his neck.
His once stiff body was now supporting this final pose with a flexibility that even Jia Lai himself found unfamiliar.
The dance teacher standing to the side lightly touched the tablet in her hand, turned off the video that was playing, and praised sincerely with eyes full of admiration: "Not bad, your control has improved a lot."
The video on the tablet was a replay of the dance that Jia Lai had just learned two months ago.
At that time, he had absolutely no dance background. Even if he memorized the movements, his hands and feet were separate, each doing its own thing, lacking any beauty or coordination.
After two months of intensive basic training and countless repetitions, he finally managed to get his hands and feet working together seamlessly, able to fit every movement perfectly into the rhythm.
What surprised the dance teacher even more was that this new dance student had actually learned to convey emotions with her eyes.
When he turned his head to look at the mirror during the bridge section, the emotions surging in his eyes made even a professional dancer's teacher feel a tremor in his heart.
Just then, the practice room door was gently pushed open, and the manager stepped in sideways, politely holding the door open for the person behind her and respectfully gesturing for her to go first.
Bai Li nodded slightly in thanks.
Jia Lai noticed the door opening and caught a glimpse of his manager out of the corner of his eye. His expression remained calm until he saw Bai Li, at which point his pupils dilated and his composed demeanor crumbled instantly.
He quickly stood up, turned his back, rushed to the side in three quick steps, grabbed his shirt, and put it on.
Seeing Jia Lai's flustered appearance, the agent couldn't help but tease him with a laugh, "You've already seen it all, what's the point of covering it up now?"
Just now, when Jia Lai was shirtless and fully immersed in the dance, his manager and Bai Li were watching from the doorway.
Bai Li has to say, Jia Lai has improved tremendously.
She heard that Jia Lai was very annoyed at the beginning of training, but now he seems to be doing okay.
Although he still falls short compared to professional dancers, Bai Li felt that he was already at a level where he could perform on stage.
It turns out that human limbs really can be reshaped, like clay that has been broken and remolded. Through countless falls and rises, the edges hidden in the bones and blood gradually reveal themselves.
Exquisite shoulder and neck lines, smooth body lines, and an increasingly determined gaze.
Jia Lai hurriedly put on his clothes, and while doing so, he hastily wiped the sweat from his brow with the corner of his shirt.
Without bothering to tidy up anything else, she quickly smoothed her hair with her hand and strode towards Bai Li, respectfully calling out, "President Bai."
Bai Li smiled gently and praised, "You danced quite well."
Upon hearing Bai Li's praise, Jia Lai instinctively wanted to humbly reply, "No, no," but the words caught in his throat, and he couldn't help but feel smug. He scratched his head and chuckled, "I also feel that my training these past few days hasn't been in vain. Thank you for the compliment, President Bai."
He still remembers the first week of special training, when he secretly hid in the locker room late at night to wipe away his tears.
I didn't tell anyone.
At that time, he was truly desperate.
Who understands that feeling of helplessness when you jump until you're almost exhausted, but still can't jump well?
He truly believed he would never be able to overcome the obstacle of "dancing".
After he took a nap, he was still forced to train relentlessly.
Recalling those days and nights soaked in sweat, all I feel are tears.
But when his teacher first praised him for showing "musical talent," it was the first time he tasted the sweetness after bitterness.
Those hardships that we once thought we couldn't endure have become cocoons that we can touch with our fingertips.
Transformation is never a magic trick that suddenly appears; it is achieved by persevering through countless moments when you want to give up.
The subsequent exercises were no longer painful mechanical movements, but rather a feeling of exhilaration that flowed from my chest, carrying the pain of breaking free from my cocoon.
Everyone witnessed this tremendous transformation, and Bai Li was no exception.
Therefore, intense training will definitely be effective.
Even someone like Jia Lai, who had absolutely no foundation, was able to reach his current level in just two months through his own efforts.
In contrast, those idols who claim to have trained for several years but still dance terribly on stage after their debut are really hard to judge.
Having witnessed Jia Lai's improved skills firsthand, Bai Li had already made up her mind: "Go for a fitting tomorrow morning and decide on your look for your first stage performance."
"Huh?" Jia Lai was stunned for a moment, his mind went blank for a while, and it took him a while to realize that Bai Li was talking about the first stage of the talent show. His heart was suddenly gripped tightly.
Dancing in the practice room by yourself is definitely different from dancing on stage in front of millions of eyes.
Jia Lai asked somewhat nervously, "So fast?"
The closed training environment has kept Jia Lai isolated from the outside world for a long time.
"The specific time hasn't been set yet, but it's estimated that it will be officially announced next month. Sister Chen, you can coordinate the specific time and details then." Bai Li turned to look at her agent.
Agent Chen nodded quickly: "Understood, Mr. Bai."
Having secured a spot for Jia Lai in the competition, Bai Li didn't delay any further.
This talent show will be a big production.
Not only will many well-known domestic brokerage companies be invited to participate, but also international ones.
The stage construction spared no expense, with several top international stage design teams invited to handle the project, making it a concert or Spring Festival Gala-level event.
Meanwhile, the judging panel was also top-notch, consisting of highly respected seniors in their respective fields.
The large scale also means a lot of things to do. Although Bai Li doesn't need to do most of the work herself, she still needs to make the decisions on the major ones.
Therefore, Bai Li has been very busy for the past two months.
The method I used to save the poor little guy and increase his favorability last time—I haven't even had a chance to come up with the idea, let alone implement it.
I was planning to take some time to visit an old friend; she might have some unconventional methods that could give me some ideas.
But both Bai Li and she were too busy to find the time. They finally managed to make an appointment today, and Bai Li decisively chose to leave work early.